/maj"euh stee/ , n. , pl. majesties .
1. regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
2. supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty: All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome.
3. ( usually cap. ) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually prec. by his, her, or your ): His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions?
4. a royal personage, or royal personages collectively: The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe.
5. Christ in Majesty , a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe.
[ 1250-1300; ME majeste majestat- (s. of majestas ) dignity, grandeur, equiv. to majes- (akin to majus mag-yos, neut. comp. of magnus large; cf. MAJOR) + -tat- -TY 2 ]